I spent many years after school accompanying my mother on her job sites and studio. Having grown up around strong female role models (mother and grandmother) that are both practicing Architects and Designers even today, has been an important part of this journey. If you would like to learn more about Rost Architects or tell us about your project, contact us by clicking here.I look forward to learning more about you! In the meanwhile, a little about me and my background…. We’ve seen the positive outcomes of this method and highly recommend it to all of our clients. In our eyes, this structure is by far the superior way to run a project. If the cost of the home is exceeding the owners budget we can make surgical and clever adjustments to the architectural or interior that will allow to owner to stay within a comfortable cost range and have a completed home at the end of the project. It can also result in a low quality interior or no interior at all because the clients ran out funds. In projects where the interior design is not figured out until later in the project, the owner will not be aware of these costs and can easily result in the project going overbudget. They know the interior finishes, casework details, ceiling details, lighting, shading systems that will be used in the home and can put firm numbers on the costs of these items. The more developed, specific and thorough, the more accurate the bids. The level of detail and precisions in the drawings will influence how accurately contractors will be able to price the cost of a project. Starting interior design early in the project, allows us to create a highly developed and thought through set of documents for the Contractor to bid when it comes time to build the project. We produce one set of drawings for pricing which includes the architectural and interior design documents. The client will know exactly what their home will look like and thus help reduce changes in the field. We can “fly” the client through the interior of their home and get approvals on all the spaces prior to going into construction. This tool is especially helpful when working through the interior design. We use realistic 3D modeling software to walk the client through the home. Our two teams work together from the conception of the project making sure the entire building is exceptional from both an architectural and interior design perspective. This results in project delays, change orders and often re-engineering. We’ve seen many projects where the interior designer is hired late in the project and requests significant floor plan changes while the building is being built. The owner has peace of mind knowing that our two teams are coordinating closely together and they know they do not need to be the middle man coordinating the two groups.īecause both of our teams are working from one model file and are communicating from the beginning of a project, more issues can get ironed out earlier in the process resulting in fewer changes during construction. All of these selections can be made in one meeting which helps increase productivity and save time on the project. If we make decisions with the owner on exterior materials, these will directly influence material selection on the interior. At project meetings we discuss all aspects of the design and the conversations are not limited to either the interior or exterior. The owner contacts one team for the design of their home. One Point of Contact - Removing the Communication Gap Design decisions are often made with a collaborative review of both departments. Our teams share models, material specifications, drawings and review the same products together as one unit. At our office, natural collaboration and crosspollination between disciplines occurs as a result of physical proximity. When the architecture and interior design are done under one roof, we feel that a more refined design can be achieved. This is often a result of two different design visions and a lack of communication between the parties and it makes the experience of the home feel unpleasant. We’ve been in many homes where you can feel the disjunction between the interior design and exterior architecture. The indoor and outdoor spaces should flow seamlessly together with one cohesive design aesthetic. The exterior of the home including the gardens, pools and courtyards, should not feel foreign to the interior. We approach the design of our homes in a wholistic manner and feel that the design continuity between the interior and exterior of our homes is critical. Continuity of Design from the Interior to the Exterior
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